
About this product
An 8% glycolic acid leave-on exfoliant by Paula's Choice designed to chemically exfoliate and support anti-aging skin goals.
Full ingredients
Guru Score
Mixed
3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
What they flagged
No single complaint stood out. The mixed and skipped takes below carry the reservations.
What the gurus are saying
This glycolic acid exfoliant earns praise for effective chemical exfoliation at a moderate strength. Dermatologists note it sits at 8%, positioning it as gentler than some competitor options that reach 9-10%, which means those new to acids or with sensitive skin may find it more approachable as a starting point. Apply after cleansing and before moisturizer or sunscreen.
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An 8% glycolic acid leave-on exfoliant by Paula's Choice designed to chemically exfoliate and support anti-aging skin goals.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.
Paula's Choice Glycolic Acid Leave-On Exfoliant holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.
Paula's Choice Glycolic Acid Leave-On Exfoliant is generally suited to mature skin.
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